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interpretation

[in-tur-pri-tey-shuhn] / ɪnˌtɜr prɪˈteɪ ʃən /


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China could afford to retreat because it had built a large cushion before the war—though exactly how large is up for interpretation.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

The better interpretation is that the expansion may be growing a new leg.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 6, 2026

Despite this recent expansion of the statute, the court seems intent on returning to a narrow interpretation.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

“Whatever one’s interpretation of the relationships that she inhabits within the story, her influence was substantial,” Haig adds.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The first interpretation is largely true, but not very significant; the second would be significant, but is untrue.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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